Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan says the province will pull firefighters from the forests if a powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean threatens their safety.
Hogan and officials from Nova Scotia are tracking Hurricane Erin, which risks complicating the fight against wildfires in both provinces.
Environment Canada says Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of southwestern Nova Scotia and the southeastern Avalon Peninsula.
Nova Scotia officials said today they are "prepared as possible" for strong, shifting winds that could put firefighters in danger.
The Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, N.S., remains out of control and has scorched more than 32 square kilometres of ground.
The Kingston, N.L., wildfire is out of control and is estimated at 101 square kilometres.
In New Brunswick, there are 18 active fires with four of them reported to be out of control.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2025.
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